Mérida weather in January (Venezuela)

Curious about the climate in Mérida this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Mérida tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Mérida in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Mérida. January and July typically offer the best circumstances. While March, April, May and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mérida climate page with graphs.

 

Mérida, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in January

Find out more about the weather in Venezuela and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mérida, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mérida.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Venezuela? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Venezuela. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.